It feels like veganism has been everywhere since the clever commercial move made by Greggs and McDonald’s to launch vegan options in the rebranded month of Veganuary, when omnivores adopt a plant-based diet for a month.
However, the National Sheep Association has been gi’in’ laldy by decrying “false claims” made this month about animal welfare, the environment and health. Pesky vegans!
While in Glasgow this week, I even saw a Go Vegan advertisement on the side of a bus, which was fascinating.
As a family, we have been vegan for a few years and my six-year-old son was the first child in Dundee to access vegan school lunches after my wife contacted the city council’s education department.
Go Vegan Scotland has lodged a petition with the public petitions committee at the Scottish Parliament to ensure vegan options are available for children in schools across Scotland.
Barbara Bolton, from Go Vegan Scotland, told me this week: “Many families have to send their children to school with packed lunches or access school meals that include dairy, which their children are not accustomed to.”
The petition would also ensure vegans have access to plant-based options in hospitals.
Barbara added: “We have been working with the Vegan Society and are keen to ensure every public entity has at least one fully plant-based option in every canteen and on every menu every day.”
Go Vegan Scotland will be running an event at the Scottish Parliament this week to encourage support from elected members.
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